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DFR 66W

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,715 mi
Last recorded64,715 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 66W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 64,715 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 64,679 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 64,666 miles

Front both sides wheels inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion x membershowing signs o fcorrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation

Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 64,646 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 64,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 64,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both o/s tyres cracking slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2010 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both o/s tyres cracking slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,310 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 64,308 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on sidewall

Pass 15 May 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 63,400 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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DFR 66W is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFR 66W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFR 66W registered?

DFR 66W is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DFR 66W safe to buy?

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